"I will cherish this compliment forever" - Sachin Tendulkar

He is every bit the all-rounder you thought he was, on the field and in life. A true role model for India, Sachin Tendulkar, thinker, philosopher, and a complete family man speaks his heart out to Sunandan Lele. b

Sachin Tendulkar has been voted by Indians as their number one role model of health and happiness in the Complete Wellbeing-Synovate nationwide survey. He was stumped when he was told that he is India's hero even off the pitch. Befitting a legend, Sachin Tendulkar is humbled by the overwhelming love of his countrymen..
In a nationwide poll, people have voted you as the healthiest and happiest Indian. How do you feel about it?
(Breaks into a heart-warming smile) Goodness me! Is it true? My countrymen think that I am the healthiest and happiest person in the country? What a compliment! I am truly overwhelmed. I will cherish this compliment forever.
This compliment means more to me because people have also chosen great individuals like APJ Abdul Kalam, Amitabh Bachchan, Sonia Gandhi, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Anil Ambani, Salman and Shah Rukh Khan. There is no doubt that all these great Indians have contributed immensely to their respective fields. People from any small town or metro know these great Indians because of their hard work. That is why being in this elite group gives me an immense sense of satisfaction.